whisper

A noun referring to a soft, low, or hushed way of speaking, often used to convey secrecy or intimacy.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее тихий, приглушённый или шёпотный способ речи, часто используемый для передачи секретности или интимности.esSustantivo que denota una forma de hablar muy baja o en voz baja, a menudo utilizada para transmitir secreto, confidencia o intimidad; también puede referirse a un sonido suave y susurrante.frNom désignant une parole très douce, à voix basse, souvent utilisée pour transmettre un secret ou une intimité, ou le bruit léger et feutré qui en résulte.deSubstantiv, das eine leise, gedämpfte oder flüsternde Art des Sprechens bezeichnet, oft verwendet, um Vertraulichkeit oder Intimität auszudrücken.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou som de falar em voz muito baixa, com pouco ou nenhum uso das cordas vocais, frequentemente para sussurrar segredos ou por intimidade.zh名词，指低而轻的声音，用耳语或气声说话的方式，常用于传达秘密、亲密或安静的氛围。arاسم يدل على الكلام بصوت خفيض خافت لا يكاد يُسمع، ويُستعمل غالبًا لإخفاء الكلام أو لإضفاء طابع السرية أو الألفة.

1. Soft speech A2 formal

   A soft, quiet way of speaking, often used to avoid being overheard.

   • She spoke in a whisper so no one else could hear.
   • His whisper was barely audible in the noisy room.
   • They exchanged whispers during the movie.

   ruШёпотesSusurrofrchuchotementdeFlüsternptSussurrozh低语arهمس

   Synonyms: hushmumblemurmurmutterundertone

   Antonyms: bellowcallroarscreamshoutyell

2. Rumor or gossip B1 informal

   A piece of information or rumor passed around secretly or quietly.

   • There are whispers about a possible merger between the two companies.
   • I heard a whisper that she is leaving the company.
   • Whispers of scandal spread through the office quickly.

   ruСлухesRumor o murmuraciónfrrumeur ou comméragedeGerüchtptRumorzh谣言arشائعة

   Synonyms: buzzgossiphearsayinsinuationreportrumorsuggestiontalk

3. Soft sound B2 formal

   A soft, rustling sound, like that of leaves or wind.

   • The whisper of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • She could hear the whisper of the river in the distance.
   • The only sound was the whisper of pages turning.

   ruШёпотesSusurro suavefrBruit léger, chuchotementdeleises RauschenptSussurrozh沙沙声arهمس

   Synonyms: murmurmutteringrustlesoughsusurrationswish

• whispers plural form
• whispers' possessive plural form
• whisper's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия говорить очень тихо или шепотом, часто чтобы не быть услышанным.esVerbo que significa hablar muy quedo o en voz baja, casi sin sonido, a menudo para que otros no oigan; también puede referirse a un sonido suave o susurrante.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de parler très doucement ou à voix basse, souvent pour ne pas être entendu.deVerb, das bezeichnet, sehr leise oder mit gedämpfter Stimme zu sprechen, oft damit andere es nicht hören. Es kann auch ein heimliches oder vertrauliches Zusprechen oder Zuraunen ausdrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de falar muito baixo ou sussurrar, geralmente para não ser ouvido.zh动词，表示用很低的声音说话，通常是为了不让别人听到。也可指私下低声传播消息。arفعل يدل على التحدث بصوت خفيض جداً أو همس، غالباً لكي لا يسمعه الآخرون.

1. Speak softly A2 formal

   To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, often for secrecy or privacy.

   • She whispered the secret in my ear.
   • He whispered to his friend during the movie.
   • The children whispered to each other in the library.

   ruШептатьessusurrarfrparler à voix bassedeFlüsternptSussurrarzh低语arالهمس

   Synonyms: breathemurmurmuttersusurrate

   Antonyms: bellowhollerroarscreamshoutyell

2. Spread a rumor B1 informal

   To tell something secretly or privately, often implying gossip or a rumor.

   • People are whispering about the company's financial troubles.
   • It was whispered that the manager was leaving.
   • They whispered rumors about the celebrity's marriage.

   ruРаспространять слухesDifundir un rumorfrchuchoter (une rumeur)deEin Gerücht verbreitenptEspalhar boatoszh传播谣言arنشر الشائعات

   Synonyms: gossipleakmurmurrumorspread

3. Make a soft sound B2 formal

   To make a soft, rustling sound, like leaves or wind.

   • The wind whispered through the trees.
   • The leaves whispered in the gentle breeze.
   • The river whispered as it flowed over the stones.

   ruШелестетьessusurrarfrbruiredeRaschelnptSussurrarzh沙沙作响arخَشْخَشَة

   Synonyms: murmurrustlesighsoughsusurrateswish

   Antonyms: bellowblareroarscreamshout

• whispered past participle
• whispered past simple
• whispering present participle
• whispers third person singular